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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Preppers Survival Kit Giveaway CLOSED

Well, crazy timing! I have been in contact with the very friendly Andre of preppers.co.nz in regards to their handy survival kits, and he kindly offered to give one away to one of my lovely readers, just as an epic storm is due to hit our small pacific island... I don't know about the rest of you, but I have spent almost the entire day preparing for Cyclone Lusi. All outdoor items are stored and secured. Loaves of bread are being baked, containers filled with water, torch batteries replaced. I only hope I can locate the can opener before the inevitable power outage that will come (always does). The last remaining chore will be to fill our firewood basket, and then I think I am ready for whatever Lusi brings (except for fallen trees - please, please, please let no trees fall on our house or car...).

Anyway, one thing I have been thinking about a lot lately is whether or not our family is really prepared for an emergency. Several years ago (you know when), I did actually put together an emergency kit... or at least the beginnings of one. But you know, there are a lot of things you kinda really need, and it seems like maybe more effort than it's worth to go about collecting all those individual items. I didn't really get round to finishing it, and also, there was some kind of leakage and things rusted/grew mould, and basically it's time to start from scratch. So I've been looking into these prepared kits, with all their fancy water purification tablets and food bars and waterproof matches. It just seems much easier to purchase an emergency pack with everything already in it! A pack that you can just grab as you head out the door, you know, if the need arises.

So to the point, Preppers put together such survival kits, and just check out this epic list of contents:

All valued at $265NZD. Dude. Awesome right? All you need to do is add a paperback novel and a block of chocolate to this pack and you are set. Preppers.co.nz also has a wealth of information available, so do go and check them out (this checklist is super handy). And here's a video of the contents, if you'd like to take a closer look:

Giveaway is now closed - thank you for all your entries x

So, kiwis. If you would like to enter to win this most excellent Preppers (one person) Survival Kit, just leave a comment below telling me which three items you would secretly stash in this pack in case of an emergency. For extra entries, try one of the following (but make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry):Like the Preppers Facebook pageLike the Golden Adventures Facebook pageFollow this blogShare this giveaway on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest/BlogGiveaway will be drawn on the 28th of March and is open to all kiwis. Oh, and stay safe this weekend guys! Batten down those hatches...

167 comments:

I'd stash a crochet project, a bar of chocolate and Channing Tatum - but he would count as a body warmer and if he was already covered in chocolate, that would give me another two items to stash. Winning. I haven't thought about this much at all, have I? This is a great prize, with or without Channing. Thanks for the chance.

Wow great giveaway love! And your timing is impeccable - we have thought a lot more about our emergency supplies since our earthquakes last year that's for sure. I would go for a solar powered phone charger - so I could still read my favourite blogs, what am I saying - I mean keep up with all the important storm headlines of course! I'd also put in some rescue remedy - if it was anything like how I felt after the last earthquakes I sure needed something for my nerves....and last but not least my kids favourite bed toys - I think they'd go anywhere as long as they knew they had something familiar to cuddle :-)

The first thing I would stash is heaps of plastic bags, they are so handy and can be used for so many different things. If you are going to be stuck inside for any length of time then treats are a must so I would be sure to stash some chocolate, and lastly something for the kids so they don't go nuts, a colouring book and some pencils. Having been through each and every Christchurch earthquake I know only too well how important a fully stocked survival kit is. We have just moved to Blenheim but we can't be complacent because there will always be natural disasters and weather events, you need to be prepared!! Oh and don't forget to fill and keep refreshing a large container of water. Have liked both facebook pages, will now share on facebook and follow this blog, this would be awesome to win :-)

Great give away. I'm like you. Started one of these a few years ago but never finished putting it together and now it's time to start over. My three extra things would be duct tape (It always worked for MacGyver), Disposal nappies-handy for babies and also great as bandages for soaking up blood. -Strapped on with the above duct tape to the wound. Lastly some chocolate. Chocolate completes any emergency pack.

I would put a good family book to keep my kids distracted from what ever is going on, marshmellows to cook over a camp fire, and a pack of cards, I know they're not survival things but with three kids I think you need to be able to make them smile and feel comfort in some way when everything is going wrong. Thankyou very much this pack would be fantastic for us.

Id stash a photo of my family, spare dentures with polident and and sanitary goods, I no longer need them but someone might want to swap! Thanks for the chance at this great prize,, we were caught out in first quake!

Hmmm I would definitely secretly stash some chocolate in there! Can make it dark chocolate for energy ;) Also a blank notebook for drawing in and a solar charger for the phone in my pocket which hopefully survives the emergency.

It would have to be a bottle of whisky (to get through those rough nights), some dry cat food (as I'd feel sorry for those hungry cats!) and finally a pack of condoms; you don't know when you'll need it!

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